Job # EE24119
Job Title: System Engineer
Office Location Roanoke, VA
Business Function/Department: Industrial Systems/System Engineering
Sales Territory, if applicable
General Role Description
Design and test automation systems for industrial applications, provide team and technical leadership in the application, engineering, unit testing, and system testing of the hardware and software components of custom control systems.
Role Accountabilities
Design the industrial automation system configuration and identify the components that achieve the end-user requirements
Analyze contract and/or proposal OEM functional descriptions and user requirements in order to establish the final design the of the proposed automation systems, identify the system components and coordinate the development of all necessary engineering design documents and functional descriptions/specifications
Ensure compliance with Business Unit engineering processes and procedures, including design standards, structured software modules, and unit/system test plans for project engineering and test schedules to achieve quality of the project related deliverables
Provide technical and administrative oversight of the system design, development, and testing of control systems; this could range up to 10 projects at any given time
Review software and hardware designs made by the Control and/or Hardware Engineers and/or suppliers to assure they meet the defined functional requirements for the specified control system
Coordinate system development tasks to include design, integration, and formal testing
Implement specific pieces of software as necessary
Ensure the functional descriptions of operation reflect the system elements as designed
Design unit/system test plans that demonstrate the functional requirements have been met
Perform the witness test with the client, as required
Provide support, troubleshoot, and resolve installation conflicts, interferences, and other problems during commissioning phase, either remotely or at site as required
Track the configuration and programming progress targets using defined practices in order to establish compliance with the functional requirements at prescribed engineering checkpoints and project progress revisions with the Project Manager
Assemble all required documentation and user manuals created during the development process as part of the project deliverables in order to transfer essential knowledge to clients and end users
Ensure that all functional requirements as determined by project specifications and functional design documents have been met, design reviews conducted with good participation from all concerned stakeholders, all shipped/installed software has been tested, and change control policies and procedures are established and followed
Provide technical leadership and optimize the design, engineering, and testing of control systems
Assign and direct the work of selected engineers to ensure the system is built and tested on time and within budget
Establish standards, templates, and guidelines as applied to the automation system using the information gathered in the definition stage and considering human-factor effects in order to satisfy client oriented design criteria and preferences
Coach associates in specific areas of technical expertise, when identified by management as a function expert
General Employee Accountabilities
Bring full effort to bear on tasks assigned by manager
Give manager best advice
Give earliest notice when work cannot be delivered as specified
Cooperate and collaborate with peers and interact cross-organizationally as specified by manager
Exemplify Company Core Values: Integrity, Client Focus, Team Orientation, and Personal Commitment
Comply with all Company policies, practices, and procedures and all regulations and laws
Recommend viable improvements proactively
Ensure effective utilization of business tools and processes
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor of science in mechatronics, electrical or control engineering or related field or equivalent via education and/or work experience
3 years’ experience designing and/or maintaining industrial control systems
Proficiency in industrial drives, automation and control hardware and software
Demonstrated knowledge of relevant industrial standards
Ability to communicate technical concepts clearly and concisely to development team members and clients
Demonstrated successful working relationships with clients, suppliers, and other internal and external contacts
Demonstrated successful and positive personal leadership, interpersonal, organizational, administrative, and communication skills
Demonstrated continuous improvement in areas of responsibility
Proficiency in MS Office Suite, MS Project
Availability to travel, domestically and internationally, approximately 15%, with limited notice
Preferred Qualifications
Proficiency in multiple programming languages.
Experience in international field engineering assignments
3 years’ experience designing drive and automation systems for heavy industry applications
3 years’ experience designing and/or maintaining hot/cold rolling control systems and/or metal strip processing line and/or port cranes control systems
Link to TMEIC Corporation Americas website: https://www.tmeic.com/. To be considered an applicant for any available positions, individuals must complete an online job application for each posting. A resume may be attached to the online application but is not considered a substitute for the information in the application. Applications will be considered only for the specific position for which the application is submitted.
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